Dante Furco

Syracuse

Sports Director at WICS-TV (Springfield, IL)

“Trust the Process" Ithaca Alum | Former Fox Illinois & News Channel 20 Sports Director

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Central Illinois high schools battle in playoffs for a spot at State Championship Weekend

May 28, 2024 | newschannel20.com | Dante Furco

Springfield, Ill (WICS/WICD) — Several Central Illinois high school softball and baseball teams in action on Monday afternoon, looking to clinch a spot in the upcoming State Championship Weekend. Villa GroveVilla Grove softball was in action at Illinois-Weslyan against Serena. The Blue Devils were down 0-2 heading into the 6th inning, with only two hits in the game. Their bats would unleash and they would score 2 runs to tie it at 2 all.
Central Illinois high schools battle in playoffs for a spot at State Championship Weekend

May 28, 2024 | foxillinois.com | Dante Furco

Springfield, Ill (WICS/WICD) — Several Central Illinois high school softball and baseball teams in action on Monday afternoon, looking to clinch a spot in the upcoming State Championship Weekend. Villa GroveVilla Grove softball was in action at Illinois-Weslyan against Serena. The Blue Devils were down 0-2 heading into the 6th inning, with only two hits in the game. Their bats would unleash and they would score 2 runs to tie it at 2 all.
IHSA Boy's State Track and Field Finals: Tuscola steals the show

May 26, 2024 | foxillinois.com | Dante Furco

Charleston, Ill (WICS/WICD) — Eastern Illinois University hosted the Boys IHSA Track and Field finals again this year. Jackson Barrett and Will Fotlz of Tuscola headlined the 3200M for Class 1A. The two remained side by side throughout the remainder of the race until the final stretch before Will Foltz pulled ahead to take home the Class 1A title in the 3200M, with a time of 9:18.86.
IHSA Boy's State Track and Field Finals: Tuscola steals the show

May 26, 2024 | newschannel20.com | Dante Furco

Charleston, Ill (WICS/WICD) — Eastern Illinois University hosted the Boys IHSA Track and Field finals again this year. Jackson Barrett and Will Fotlz of Tuscola headlined the 3200M for Class 1A. The two remained side by side throughout the remainder of the race until the final stretch before Will Foltz pulled ahead to take home the Class 1A title in the 3200M, with a time of 9:18.86.
SHG wins sectional title, Maroa-Forsyth defeats St. Joseph Ogden

May 23, 2024 | foxillinois.com | Dante Furco

Sacred Heart-Griffin vs Quincy Notre DameRiverton, Ill (WICS/WICD) — Sacred Heart-Griffin soccer and Quincy Notre Dame meeting on Wednesday evening in the Sectional Final at Riverton. Sacred Heart Griffin's Caroline Sheehan was the first to score nearly 9 minutes into the first half, the Cyclones leading 1-0. Isabella Perryman would be the second to find the back of the net, with 24 minutes remaining in the first, SHG up 2-0.
SHG wins sectional title, Maroa-Forsyth defeats St. Joseph Ogden

May 23, 2024 | newschannel20.com | Dante Furco

Sacred Heart-Griffin vs Quincy Notre DameRiverton, Ill (WICS/WICD) — Sacred Heart-Griffin soccer and Quincy Notre Dame meeting on Wednesday evening in the Sectional Final at Riverton. Sacred Heart Griffin's Caroline Sheehan was the first to score nearly 9 minutes into the first half, the Cyclones leading 1-0. Isabella Perryman would be the second to find the back of the net, with 24 minutes remaining in the first, SHG up 2-0.
Glenwood lays down the 'Law', Pleasant Plains advances to Sectional final

May 22, 2024 | newschannel20.com | Dante Furco

Pleasant Plains hosting its sectional semi-final games on Tuesday. Glenwood began the day with a showdown against the one seed in Mahomet-Seymour. It took nearly 30 minutes, for either team to find the back of the net. Glenwood's Rylann Law, who has been exceptional all season, scored the game's first goal to give the Titans the 1-0 lead. The Titans would jump out in the second half and extend their lead to 2-0 after a Rowann Law goal.
Glenwood lays down the 'Law', Pleasant Plains advances to Sectional final

May 22, 2024 | foxillinois.com | Dante Furco

Pleasant Plains hosting its sectional semi-final games on Tuesday. Glenwood began the day with a showdown against the one seed in Mahomet-Seymour. It took nearly 30 minutes, for either team to find the back of the net. Glenwood's Rylann Law, who has been exceptional all season, scored the game's first goal to give the Titans the 1-0 lead. The Titans would jump out in the second half and extend their lead to 2-0 after a Rowann Law goal.
Mahomet Seymour soccer building off early playoff success

May 21, 2024 | foxillinois.com | Dante Furco

Mahomet, Ill. (WICS/WICD) — The Mahomet-Seymour girl's soccer team won the regional title on Saturday against Lincoln by a final score of 7-1. The Bulldogs have been able to score early and often this post-season and are off to a strong start. On Tuesday night, they will take on the defending state champions in Chatham Glenwood. They will look to dethrown the reigning champions, to advance to the Pleasant Plains sectional final. The Bulldogs are 11-5-3 on the season and 5-0-1 in conference play.
Mahomet Seymour soccer building off early playoff success

May 21, 2024 | newschannel20.com | Dante Furco

Mahomet, Ill. (WICS/WICD) — The Mahomet-Seymour girl's soccer team won the regional title on Saturday against Lincoln by a final score of 7-1. The Bulldogs have been able to score early and often this post-season and are off to a strong start. On Tuesday night, they will take on the defending state champions in Chatham Glenwood. They will look to dethrown the reigning champions, to advance to the Pleasant Plains sectional final. The Bulldogs are 11-5-3 on the season and 5-0-1 in conference play.

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Dante J Furco @DanteFurco

29 May 25

I usually have respect for Greeny and his takes but YIKESSSS His show and ESPN spent all season talking about how they have one of the best rosters in basketball They literally have Brunson, KAT, OG, Bridges, Hart, and Robinson. Arguably the best lineup in the NBA

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Dante J Furco @DanteFurco

19 May 25

I just turned on First Take for the first time in 5-6 months… Man did I forget how unbearable it is to watch ESPN these days

Dante J Furco @DanteFurco

16 May 25

YIKESSSSSSSS